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Eaton

WA 6232 · Dardanup

8,669 (2021)9,160 est. (2025) · High Growth

41
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

8,669
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
31
Safety score
33
Transport score

Eaton is a high growth suburb in Dardanup, WA 6232, about 152km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Eaton are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 33/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Eaton has an overall score of 41/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 31/100.

152.0 km
To Perth CBD
4.2 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
6.6 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

8,669
Population
41
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,485
vs NSW median-19.7%
Median taxable income (individual)$61,664/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +4%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 6232 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher16.2%
Born in Australia77.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,887 / 15 / 280

Top countries of birth: England (4.81%), New Zealand (3.1%), South Africa (1.25%), Philippines (0.74%), India (0.59%)

Top languages: Afrikaans (0.48%), Mandarin (0.46%), Italian (0.33%), Tagalog (0.31%), Korean (0.24%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

31
Residential

WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

59
Break & enter dwelling681/100k
43
Steal from dwelling496/100k
27
Motor vehicle theft311/100k
237
Domestic assault2,734/100k
5
Robbery58/100k
90
Non-domestic assault1,038/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,259 (all categories, latest year)14,522 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025

Schools

38

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

32
Within 10km3 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 975 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Eaton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 958
  • Glen Huon Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 957
  • Eaton Community CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 949

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Clifton Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 969
  • Leschenault Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1030
  • Treendale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 984
  • Australind Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.9kmICSEA 953
  • Australind Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 964
  • Picton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 934
  • Grace Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 4.5kmICSEA 1053
  • Djidi Djidi Aboriginal SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 684
  • Parkfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 999
  • Our Lady of Mercy CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 1019
  • Bunbury Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 6.2kmICSEA 1048
  • Kingston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 969

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

33
53Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBunbury Stn Transwa Rail Bunbury (6.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.5% · vs WA avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
13.1%
Construction
11.5%
Retail Trade
11.4%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Mining
8.3%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

28.0°C
Summer max
16.5°C
Winter max
750mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

22 in suburbSupermarkets
21 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1711 in suburbParks
55 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
76 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
22 in suburbGPs
32 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
117 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets

In this suburb

3Public toilets
1Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (75/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachKoombana Bay Beach (6.7 km)
Nearest hospitalBunbury Regional Hospital (8.7 km)
Nearest vet900 m
Nearest airportPerth (154.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

12

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

7
Gyms
7
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
11
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

23

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

17
Parks
5
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

12

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

31

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

3
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.35
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

43

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

4
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
4
OSHC
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 6 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.81

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Aged care homes
156
Residential places
Average Star Rating3 of 5 (1 rated home)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

Total within 3km1
In this suburb1

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.39%
Projected population 204113,046
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Eaton

Is Eaton safe?

Eaton has a residential safety score of 31/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 14,522 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Eaton from Perth CBD?

Eaton is about 152.0 km from Perth CBD.

What schools are in Eaton?

Eaton has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 955 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Eaton?

Eaton has a transport score of 33/100 and 53 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.